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From: vacirca-AT-charm.net
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1998 23:48:55 -0500
Subject: Re: Manichean


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> from a persian friend, more on manichean , bob brown
>
>As far as i know;
>Mani was a persian prophet .  his followers are called manicheans.
>for more info check  www.iranian.com .  ypou can addresse your questions
>to their list ( litereature )
>good luck
>
>ati
>
>
>At 09:05 PM 12/23/1998 -0500, you wrote:
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>>>From: "Marlene R. Atleo" <maratleo-AT-island.net>
>>>Subject: Re: Manichean
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>>ati, interesting definition of word manichean:
>>
>>
>>>The OXFORD does the job..page 509.....
>>>
>>>Persian religious system that combines christian, gnostic, and "Pagan"
>>>elements...heyday circa 216-76....severe asceticism practiced with the
>>>elect more rigorous than supporters....based on belief in primeval conflict
>>>between light and darkness..evil is but in each person a particle of divine
>>>released through practice which is  aided by teachings of prophets...
>>>
>>>Best new years wishes on this second day..after the solstice....
>>>Mar.
>>>
>>>
>>>At 08:17 AM 12/23/98 EST, you wrote:
>>>>Could someone please tell me the origin of the word manichean?
>>>>Thanx
>>>>H.
>>>>
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>>"Solidarity is running the same risks."
>>                        - Che Guevara
>>("La solidarieta' significa correre gli stessi rischi.")
>>
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>
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>  "La seule bataille  a gagner, c'est contre la peur"   S.Rushdie. 1996.

"Solidarity is running the same risks."
                        - Che Guevara
("La solidarieta' significa correre gli stessi rischi.")




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